Anthropic targets coding dominance with the new Claude Opus 4.5

In 2026, significant initial public offerings (IPOs) are anticipated from major tech companies, including SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, potentially transforming the financial landscape of Silicon Valley and Wall Street. SpaceX is reportedly aiming to raise over $30 billion, with a valuation target of approximately $1.5 trillion, which could make it the largest IPO in history.

Salesforce has enhanced Slack's AI capabilities by integrating an upgraded Slackbot powered by Anthropic's Claude model, as announced by Rob Seaman, Slack's chief product officer and interim CEO, during an appearance on Bloomberg Tech.

In 2026, significant initial public offerings (IPOs) are anticipated from major tech companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX, marking a potential watershed moment for the artificial intelligence sector. These companies have reportedly taken early steps towards going public, which could reshape the financial landscape of Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

Anthropic has announced a significant restructuring of its Labs team, appointing Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger to lead the experimental AI unit alongside Ben Mann. This team has already achieved notable successes with products like Claude Code and the Model Context Protocol, indicating a strong focus on advancing AI capabilities.

Microsoft is reportedly spending nearly $500 million annually on Anthropic's AI models, positioning itself as one of Anthropic's largest customers despite its existing partnership with OpenAI. This strategic investment is likely aimed at enhancing Microsoft's negotiating power with OpenAI in the competitive AI landscape.

Ireland has launched the LEAP strategy aimed at enhancing data centre investments through the establishment of green energy parks, which may be developed privately or through state coordination. This initiative is part of a broader effort to attract more industrial investments in the technology sector.

Monaghan-based health-tech company Spryt has secured a strategic investment valuing the firm at $12.5 million, as announced by co-founder Neill Dunwoody. This funding aims to address the issue of hospital no-shows, which has been a persistent challenge in healthcare management.

Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a general-purpose AI agent designed to be a more accessible version of its Claude Code, aiming to enhance user interaction and productivity in various tasks.